2010 BMW Z4 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2010 BMW Z4 and 2010 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 128 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW Z4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW Z4 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Z4 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
